Car Insurance for Age 16-19 in California

Average auto insurance rates for 16-19 year old drivers in California (CA), including male vs female rate comparison.

Avg Annual Rate

$5,589

$929 above national avg

Male Rate

$6,314/yr

Female Rate

$4,864/yr

Cost Rank

of 51 states

Male vs Female Rates — Age 16-19 in California

Gender	Annual	Monthly	vs Average
Male	$6,314	$526	+$725
Female	$4,864	$405	$-725
Average	$5,589	$466	—

Male drivers aged 16-19 pay $1,450 more per year in California.

All Age Groups in California

Age Group	Average	Male	Female
16-19 ←	$5,589	$6,314	$4,864
20-25	$3,726	$4,140	$3,312
26-35	$2,277	$2,380	$2,174
36-45	$2,070	$2,111	$2,029
46-55	$1,966	$2,008	$1,925
56-65	$1,904	$1,946	$1,863
65+	$2,174	$2,236	$2,111

Most & Least Expensive States for Age 16-19

Most Expensive

#1	Michigan	$7,290
#2	Louisiana	$7,020
#3	Florida	$6,750
#4	New York	$6,264
#5	Kentucky	$5,940
#6	Colorado	$5,670
#7	Georgia	$5,670
#8	California	$5,589
#9	Nevada	$5,589
#10	Oklahoma	$5,481

Least Expensive

#51	Maine	$2,430
#50	Vermont	$2,700
#49	New Hampshire	$2,835
#48	Idaho	$2,970
#47	Hawaii	$3,429
#46	Wisconsin	$3,456
#45	Ohio	$3,483
#44	North Carolina	$3,645
#43	Iowa	$3,645
#42	North Dakota	$3,672

California Insurance Overview

State Avg Premium

$2,070/yr

Fault System

At-Fault (Tort)

Uninsured Rate

15.2%

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CarInsurancePeek Editorial TeamInsurance Data Specialists

The CarInsurancePeek editorial team aggregates and verifies car insurance rate data from NAIC & State DOI. Every statistic is cross-referenced against official state DOI filings before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does car insurance cost for age 16-19 in California?

The average annual car insurance premium for 16-19 year olds in California is $5,589 (about $466/month). This is $929 above the national average of $4,660 for this age group.

Do males or females pay more for car insurance at age 16-19 in California?

In California, male drivers aged 16-19 pay more — $6,314/yr for males vs $4,864/yr for females, a difference of $1,450 per year.

How does California rank for age 16-19 insurance costs?

California ranks #8 out of 51 states for car insurance costs for 16-19 year olds (most expensive first). The cheapest state for this age group is Maine at $2,430/yr, while Michigan is the most expensive at $7,290/yr.

Why is car insurance more expensive for age 16-19 in California?

Insurance rates for 16-19 year olds in California are influenced by the state's at-fault (tort) system, local accident rates (486,317/yr), uninsured driver rate (15.2%), and population density. California has 32,421,159 registered vehicles.

How can 16-19 year olds save on car insurance in California?

16-19 year olds in California can save by: comparing quotes from multiple insurers (GEICO is often the cheapest), maintaining a clean driving record, taking defensive driving courses, bundling policies, and asking about age-specific or good student discounts. Higher deductibles can also lower premiums.

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